Grade 4 English – Present And Past Continous Tense Quiz
1. I was reading a detective story _____ I heard a noise.
2. They ________ TV when I arrived.
3. Somebody threw a shoe at him _____ he was speaking.
4. Snow _____ lightly. Suddenly a reindeer appeared.
5. Was he not _____ his homework?
6. Why _____ he having lunch at 4pm?
7. We _____ sleeping when the police came.
8. Which sentence is in present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'He is singing a song' because it describes an action that is currently happening.
9. Which sentence is in past continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'He was cooking dinner' because it describes an action that was happening in the past.
10. What is the correct present continuous tense of 'I eat'?
The correct choice is 'I am eating' because it shows an action that is currently happening.
11. What is the correct past continuous tense of 'She dances'?
The correct choice is 'She was dancing' because it describes an action that was happening in the past.
12. Which sentence is in present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'He is singing a song' because it describes an action that is currently happening.
13. Which sentence is in past continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'He was cooking dinner' because it describes an action that was happening in the past.
14. What is the correct present continuous tense of 'They read books'?
The correct choice is 'They are reading books' because it shows an action that is currently happening.
15. What is the correct past continuous tense of 'I write a letter'?
The correct choice is 'I was writing a letter' because it describes an action that was happening in the past.
16. Which sentence is in present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'He is singing a song' because it describes an action that is currently happening.
17. Which sentence is in past continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'He was cooking dinner' because it describes an action that was happening in the past.
18. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'She is playing football now.' because it describes an action currently happening in the present.
19. Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'She was writing a letter yesterday.' as it describes an action that was happening in the past.
20. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'She is going to school now.' because it shows an action currently happening in the present.
21. Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'She was eating lunch at 1 pm yesterday.' as it describes an action that was ongoing in the past.
22. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'She is reading a book now.' because it portrays an action currently happening in the present.
23. Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'She was watching a movie last night.' as it describes an action that was in progress in the past.
24. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'He is baking a cake now.' because it describes an action currently happening in the present.
25. Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'She was writing a story yesterday.' as it portrays an action that was ongoing in the past.
26. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'I am writing a letter now.' because it shows an action currently happening in the present.
27. Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'He was dancing at the party yesterday.' as it describes an action that was ongoing in the past.
28. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'I am swimming in the pool now.' because it portrays an action currently happening in the present.
29. Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'She was singing in the choir yesterday.' as it describes an action that was ongoing in the past.
30. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'She is drawing a picture now.' because it shows an action currently happening in the present.
31. Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'He was running a marathon last year.' as it describes an action that was ongoing in the past.
32. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'He is knitting a sweater now.' because it describes an action currently happening in the present.
33. Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'He was painting a picture yesterday.' as it portrays an action that was ongoing in the past.
34. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'She is watching a movie now.' because it shows an action currently happening in the present.
35. Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'She was playing soccer yesterday.' as it describes an action that was ongoing in the past.
36. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'I am reading a book now.' because it portrays an action currently happening in the present.
37. Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'She was dancing at the party last night.' as it describes an action that was ongoing in the past.
38. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'I am swimming in the lake now.' because it portrays an action currently happening in the present.
39. Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'She was singing at karaoke last week.' as it describes an action that was ongoing in the past.
40. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'She is drawing a picture now.' because it shows an action currently happening in the present.
41. Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'He was running a marathon last year.' as it describes an action that was ongoing in the past.
42. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'He is knitting a sweater now.' because it describes an action currently happening in the present.
43. Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'He was painting a picture yesterday.' as it portrays an action that was ongoing in the past.
44. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
The correct choice is 'She is watching a movie now.' because it shows an action currently happening in the present.